Job Summary
We are a small team of three Mental Health Dietitians working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Ashton, and Stockport. This post covers Pennine's South Division adult and older age mental health wards in Stockport.
To develop and deliver an effective, specialised nutrition advisory and dietetic service to patients under the care of mental health and learning disability services within Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. This is a ward-based role.
Main Duties of the Job
To provide specialist clinical dietetic support to mental health wards across the Trust (Adults, Older people, and Rehabilitation and High Support). You may also be required to provide cover for Mental Health Wards in other areas of Pennine and Oldham Adult Learning Disabilities service which includes Home Enteral Tube Feeding. To deliver training to mental health staff and patient groups on nutritional issues.
About Us
We are proud to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities, and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our
#PennineCarePeople
and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
Job Responsibilities
BSc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant science subject and Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics. Registered as a dietitian with the HCPC. Evidence of CPD including specialist post-registration courses to diploma level or equivalent experience. Experience of managing a dietetic case load. Good knowledge of nutrition and dietetics and an understanding of the dietary management of common conditions requiring diet therapy. Relevant clinical dietetic experience.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant science subject plus post-graduate diploma/MSc in Nutrition & Dietetics/Dietetics. HCPC registration. Evidence of CPD training to diploma level in relevant area or equivalent experience. Desirable
Member of the British Dietetic Association. Member of a special interest group. Accredited BDA course in mental health / learning disabilities. Basic clinical supervisory skills training. Experience
Essential
Relevant clinical dietetic experience. Experience of managing a dietetic case load. Demonstrable NHS experience. Experience of MDT working skills and working independently. Desirable
Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions and dementia. Experience of enteral feeding. Knowledge
Essential
Good knowledge of nutrition and dietetics and an understanding of the dietary management of common conditions requiring diet therapy. Awareness of the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance, and ethics and Standards of Proficiency. Desirable
Knowledge of different ethnic cultures and religions. Knowledge of clinical governance. Skills and Abilities
Essential
Good oral communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Able to convey complex information in an understandable way. Good presentation skills. Good written communication skills. Good keyboard skills (word processing, data inputting). Good anthropometric measurement skills. Good time management skills. Commitment to engage in CPD and appraisal system. Able to reflect and appraise own performance. Able to work effectively as part of a team. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Work Related Circumstances
Essential
Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs. Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies. Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Pennine Care NHS FT Address
The Meadows
Owens Farm Drive
Stockport
SK2 5EQ #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are a small team of three Mental Health Dietitians working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Ashton, and Stockport. This post covers Pennine's South Division adult and older age mental health wards in Stockport.
To develop and deliver an effective, specialised nutrition advisory and dietetic service to patients under the care of mental health and learning disability services within Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. This is a ward-based role.
Main Duties of the Job
To provide specialist clinical dietetic support to mental health wards across the Trust (Adults, Older people, and Rehabilitation and High Support). You may also be required to provide cover for Mental Health Wards in other areas of Pennine and Oldham Adult Learning Disabilities service which includes Home Enteral Tube Feeding. To deliver training to mental health staff and patient groups on nutritional issues.
About Us
We are proud to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities, and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our
#PennineCarePeople
and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
Job Responsibilities
BSc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant science subject and Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics. Registered as a dietitian with the HCPC. Evidence of CPD including specialist post-registration courses to diploma level or equivalent experience. Experience of managing a dietetic case load. Good knowledge of nutrition and dietetics and an understanding of the dietary management of common conditions requiring diet therapy. Relevant clinical dietetic experience.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant science subject plus post-graduate diploma/MSc in Nutrition & Dietetics/Dietetics. HCPC registration. Evidence of CPD training to diploma level in relevant area or equivalent experience. Desirable
Member of the British Dietetic Association. Member of a special interest group. Accredited BDA course in mental health / learning disabilities. Basic clinical supervisory skills training. Experience
Essential
Relevant clinical dietetic experience. Experience of managing a dietetic case load. Demonstrable NHS experience. Experience of MDT working skills and working independently. Desirable
Experience of working with patients with mental health conditions and dementia. Experience of enteral feeding. Knowledge
Essential
Good knowledge of nutrition and dietetics and an understanding of the dietary management of common conditions requiring diet therapy. Awareness of the HCPC Standards of conduct, performance, and ethics and Standards of Proficiency. Desirable
Knowledge of different ethnic cultures and religions. Knowledge of clinical governance. Skills and Abilities
Essential
Good oral communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Able to convey complex information in an understandable way. Good presentation skills. Good written communication skills. Good keyboard skills (word processing, data inputting). Good anthropometric measurement skills. Good time management skills. Commitment to engage in CPD and appraisal system. Able to reflect and appraise own performance. Able to work effectively as part of a team. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Work Related Circumstances
Essential
Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs. Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies. Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Pennine Care NHS FT Address
The Meadows
Owens Farm Drive
Stockport
SK2 5EQ #J-18808-Ljbffr
